Where we are working

We believe all communities should benefit from Lottery funding for heritage. We have offices across the UK, and we've supported projects from Orkney and Northern Ireland’s Mourne coast to Pembrokeshire and the white cliffs of Dover.

Priority development areas

We’ve had fewer applications for funding from some places and communities in the UK. That’s why we’ve adopted them as priority development areas. Local organisations don't receive automatic funding, but our development officers work with groups in these areas to help them plan good projects and apply.

If you’re applying for a small grant under £10,000 for Sharing Heritage you can then send in your online application. For other programmes you can send us a funding enquiry first. We’ll give you feedback and suggest where you can find more help before you complete your full application.

Application deadlines

Priority development areas

Boston

For further information or events in Boston please contact our development team on 0115 934 9050. Boston was one of Medieval England’s most important ports. Whether exploring the rich archaeology or conserving historic buildings, we want to help more people discover the town’s heritage. Find out about the Hussey Tower project

From the stunning natural landscapes that inspired Gainsborough and Constable, to the bustle of post-war New Towns, the rich heritage in the East of England has something for everyone. Whether celebrating the diversity of our vibrant local traditions or discovering remarkable stories locked away in archives, the projects we fund help people to discover and enjoy their heritage, giving a real sense of belonging.

If you’re applying for a small grant under £10,000 for Sharing Heritage you can then send in your online application. For other programmes you can send us a funding enquiry first. We’ll give you feedback and suggest where you can find more help before you complete your full application.

Application deadlines

Priority development areas

Castle Point

Please contact the development team on 01223 224 870. From bug walks in Canvey Wick to exploring the history of Benfleet Creek Swimming Club, there are so many ways to celebrate heritage in Castle Point. Find out about the South Essex Community Archive

Hertfordshire(Broxbourne, Three Rivers and Watford)

Please contact the development team on 01223 224 870.​ There’s a range of heritage to conserve and share in this area, from stories of Caribbean communities settling in the 1950s to wetland habitats important for wildlife. Read about Windrush: Recollection and accounts

Luton

Please contact the development team on 01223 224 870.​ Little-known stories, like the role of Luton’s Irish community, are just waiting to be uncovered. Is there a piece of Luton heritage you want to bring to light? Find out about Catching the Boat

Fens

Please contact the development team on 01223 224 870.​ We helped to transform the Manea Pit and the Lost Bishop’s Palace at Wisbech Castle. And we’re looking to support more projects that conserve the heritage of the Fens. Read about Exploring Britain’s Vikings

Thurrock

Please contact the development team on 01223 224 870.​ From Tilbury docks to Coalhouse Fort Park, Thurrock’s heritage is a snapshot of England’s past. Read about Mobile Explorer

Think London's heritage is found only in the British Museum or iconic buildings like the Tower of London? Think again! Heritage is all around – from the Wandle Valley to the broadcasting studios of Alexandra Palace, from the Lea Valley’s pioneering industrial factories to the history of Brixton’s Caribbean community.

If you’re applying for a small grant under £10,000 for Sharing Heritage you can then send in your online application. For other programmes you can send us a funding enquiry first. We’ll give you feedback and suggest where you can find more help before you complete your full application.

Bromley

London’s biggest borough is home to Charles Darwin’s house, diverse museum collections, Crystal Palace’s dinosaurs, and wildlife-rich chalky grassland. What heritage will you uncover in Bromley? Find out about the Lubbocks Landscape project

Hounslow

Historic mansions and parks such as Gunnersbury and Chiswick, industrial infrastructure that supplied London’s water, and medieval churches abound in a borough rich in both build and natural heritage… Read about Lifting the Curtain

Merton

Settled since Roman times, Merton is home to a rich industrial heritage that supported the local textiles industries apple orchards. It’s also famous worldwide for its sporting heritage – from Mitcham’s historic cricket ground to tennis at Wimbledon. Find out more about Merton Memories

Waltham Forest

Birthplace of Alfred Hitchcock and cradle of the Arts and Crafts movement, Waltham Forest is also where you’ll find London’s largest planned urban wetland reserve. Find out about the local RSPB project

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and nationally renowned parks complement a rich history. From Hadrian’s Wall, the flight of the Lindisfarne monks, ancient castles and cathedrals, and the warring Prince Bishops, to the coal-mining industry, the birth of the railways, and the invention of the light bulb... All of these and more make up the diverse heritage of the North East.

If you’re applying for a small grant under £10,000 for Sharing Heritage you can then send in your online application. For other programmes you can send us a funding enquiry first. We’ll give you feedback and suggest where you can find more help before you complete your full application.

The cities, towns and the villages at the heart of the Industrial Revolution, the majestic fells of the Lake District, the stories of their diverse communities… We're passionate about heritage in the North West, and we want to help everyone explore it.

If you’re applying for a small grant under £10,000 for Sharing Heritage you can then send in your online application. For other programmes you can send us a funding enquiry first. We’ll give you feedback and suggest where you can find more help before you complete your full application.

Manchester

We’re helping people discover local stories from one of the first race relations activists and pioneers who was from Rusholme to the creation of Wythenshawe Estate in the 1920s. Read about the Gorton 100 project

West Coast of Cumbria

From the wildlife on Walney Island and the working lives of mining communities to local traditions and ancient monuments, we’re supporting local people to delve into their heritage. Find out about The Cooke's Building project

There's much more to heritage here than Belfast’s legendary Titanic quarter. How about the rich wildlife of the Balinderry River or the causeway built by a mythical giant? Walk the historic streets of Derry~Londonderry, delve into the traditions of South Asian communities, and explore Northern Ireland's heritage in every shape and form.

If you’re applying for a small grant under £10,000 for Sharing Heritage you can then send in your online application. For other programmes you can send us a funding enquiry first. We’ll give you feedback and suggest where you can find more help before you complete your full application.

From Orkney's archaeological treasures and our stunning Highland landscapes, to the industrial past of the Clyde and literary heritage of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland's heritage offers much to explore.

If you’re applying for a small grant under £10,000 for Sharing Heritage you can then send in your online application. For other programmes you can send us a funding enquiry first. We’ll give you feedback and suggest where you can find more help before you complete your full application.

England's most populous region is home to heritage as wide-randing as Oxford's spires and the Roman remains under the streets of Milton Keynes. Huguenots seeking refuge here in the 16th century, Hastings Pier and the Isle of Wight's landscapes are just part of the area's history.

If you’re applying for a small grant under £10,000 for Sharing Heritage you can then send in your online application. For other programmes you can send us a funding enquiry first. We’ll give you feedback and suggest where you can find more help before you complete your full application.

If you’re applying for a small grant under £10,000 for Sharing Heritage you can then send in your online application. For other programmes you can send us a funding enquiry first. We’ll give you feedback and suggest where you can find more help before you complete your full application.

Priority development areas

Bournemouth

Two centuries ago this area was still heathland used for grazing cattle and hunting. Explore the town’s history, from the first holiday home in 1812 through celebrity visitors like Elgar and Holst to the impact of German bombing raids. Read about Bournemouth in Wartime Exhibition

East Dorset

Explore the diverse local heritage, from Cranbourne Chase and Dorset heaths to Renaissance architecture in Wimbourne Minster and Verwood’s historic pottery industry. Read about The Parish Archive Project

If you’re applying for a small grant under £10,000 for Sharing Heritage you can then send in your online application. For other programmes you can send us a funding enquiry first. We’ll give you feedback and suggest where you can find more help before you complete your full application.

The stories of diverse communities, stunning landscapes in Shropshire and the last court of back-to-back housing in Birmingham are just a few examples of the heritage we've helped to save for the future.

If you’re applying for a small grant under £10,000 for Sharing Heritage you can then send in your online application. For other programmes you can send us a funding enquiry first. We’ll give you feedback and suggest where you can find more help before you complete your full application.

Priority development areas

Birmingham Wards

Between the middle ages and the 18th century, Birmingham had grown from a medieval market town into a major centre of the Industrial Revolution. Delve back into the history of these wards, from their medieval origins through the industrial revolution to the communities who live here today. Read about Journey from Bangladesh to Birmingham

Heritage here demonstrates how each generation has left its own distinct imprint. From South Yorkshire’s mix of beautiful houses, landscape and raw industry, to diverse cultures in Huddersfield and Bradford; and let us not forget the heather-covered moors, Hull and Grimsby's maritime industry and the towering York Minster, where stone carvers are building up skills to help return the building to its original glory.

If you’re applying for a small grant under £10,000 for Sharing Heritage you can then send in your online application. For other programmes you can send us a funding enquiry first. We’ll give you feedback and suggest where you can find more help before you complete your full application. If you want to talk to us then find out where we will be and get in touch.